The iShares Russell 1000 ETF (IWB) was launched on 05/15/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market. The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $41.49 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market. Blend ETFs usually hold a mix of growth and value stocks as well as stocks that exhibit both value and growth characteristics. ...